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Citizen PCATvsTissot Chrono L

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What people say

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Citizen PCAT

Owners widely praise the Citizen PCAT for its exceptional value, noting its perpetual calendar and 200m water resistance as standout features. Reviewers highlight its refined appearance and advanced Eco-Drive, radio-controlled timekeeping, and perpetual calendar functionality. Some owners find the dial information-heavy and legibility challenging on certain sub-dials, while one user points out the E650 movement's limitation to five atomic time zones. Lug widths vary, with some titanium models featuring 24mm. Overall, owners rate the Citizen PCAT highly for its impressive specifications and value proposition.

Tissot Chrono L

Owners widely praise the Tissot Chrono L's attractive, expensive-looking design and vintage style, with some regretting its discontinuation. However, several owners report issues with misaligned subdials and date windows, and one noted the chronograph second hand moved when stationary. Visibility in bright daylight is a drawback due to a shiny dial and reflective hands, and the signed buckle logo is a decal that easily rubs off. Some owners find the Tissot Chrono XL variants too large for smaller wrists. On balance, owners appreciate the Tissot Chrono L's aesthetic appeal and vintage charm, despite some concerns regarding dial alignment and legibility.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PCAT43mm
Chrono L42mm
Power Reserve
PCAT
Chrono L
Water Resistance
PCAT100m
Chrono L100m
MSRP
PCAT$675
Chrono L$475

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Pilot
Chronograph
Diameter
43mm
42mm
Thickness
0mm
10.97mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
42mm
Lug Width
0mm
22mm

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Yes
Indices
Arabic
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova ®

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Citizen E660
13.25'
Type
Solar
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$675
$475
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